The University of Toledo

Red Flag Rules

FACTA (Fair and Accurate Transaction Act) Red Flags: A regulation intended to reduce the risk of identity theft. The regulation defines twenty-six alerts or red flags. A Red Flag refers to a pattern, practice or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of identity theft. The regulation is monitored by the Federal Trade Commission and goes into effect November 1, 2009.  

 A Red Flag is any pattern, practice, or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of identity  theft.

 Resources:

Red Flag Training Presentation HSC
Red Flag Training Presentation MC

FACTA Red Flags

FAQ's

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Page

Ohio Attorney General-Identity Theft Page

FTC Identity Theft Affidavit